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Bad Ass Coffee Moves Headquarters to Lexington, KY; Expands to 48 Locations

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 23

The latest in this situation

  1. Royal Aloha Franchise Co. takes ownership of the chain, utilizing a system designed by PAR Technology.
  2. Allen Stanczak, a multi-unit owner of Bad Ass Coffee, was honored by the International Franchise Association as Franchisee of the Year.

How it started

4 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 23. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a premium Hawaiian coffee brand, has moved its headquarters from Denver, CO, to Lexington, KY. The company also opened a new East Coast distribution center to supply its growing locations. The brand reached 48 locations in 2026, driven by existing multi-unit owners.

From prnewswire.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The operational move establishes a new base of operations in Central Kentucky. The expansion was supported by AWA Investments, which holds the largest investment stake in Royal Aloha Coffee Company, Bad Ass Coffee's parent company.

From prnewswire.com

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Royal Aloha Franchise Co. takes ownership of the chain, utilizing a system designed by PAR Technology.1 source
  2. Allen Stanczak, a multi-unit owner of Bad Ass Coffee, was honored by the International Franchise Association as Franchisee of the Year.Sub-event
  3. The company moved its headquarters to Lexington, KY, with AWA Investments as the largest backer.1 source

Coverage

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2 more outlets ran the same wire story